Hiring is tough — software engineers hate job searching, hiring managers are stretched thin, and interviews? They suck for everyone. But finding the right people is critical for building a great startup.
This podcast is for software engineers navigating startup hiring. We dive into real stories from startup leaders, uncover what makes a great (or terrible) hiring process, and explore how to make finding and landing startup jobs suck less.
Each episode features a founder, hiring manager, or software engineer sharing their journey, hiring philosophy, and lessons learned. We’ll also break down hiring pain points—job descriptions, resumes, interviews, negotiation, culture screening, and more. Expect real talk, expert insights, and the occasional resume roast.
Subscribe for candid conversations about startup hiring and what actually works.
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Hiring is tough — software engineers hate job searching, hiring managers are stretched thin, and interviews? They suck for everyone. But finding the right people is critical for building a great startup.
This podcast is for software engineers navigating startup hiring. We dive into real stories from startup leaders, uncover what makes a great (or terrible) hiring process, and explore how to make finding and landing startup jobs suck less.
Each episode features a founder, hiring manager, or software engineer sharing their journey, hiring philosophy, and lessons learned. We’ll also break down hiring pain points—job descriptions, resumes, interviews, negotiation, culture screening, and more. Expect real talk, expert insights, and the occasional resume roast.
Subscribe for candid conversations about startup hiring and what actually works.
How We Score The Coding Interview at Counterpart with Director of Engineering Derrick Franco
Your Next Tech Startup
13 minutes 12 seconds
3 months ago
How We Score The Coding Interview at Counterpart with Director of Engineering Derrick Franco
In this conversation, Isabel Rasmussen and Derrick Franco discuss the take-home coding test and the evolving landscape of engineering interviews, particularly focusing on how to set candidates up for success. They explore the importance of clear communication, the role of AI in coding challenges, and the need for candidates to engage actively during the interview process. Derrick emphasizes that asking questions is a positive sign and reflects a candidate's problem-solving abilities. The discussion also highlights how AI tools have raised the bar for coding standards and the necessity for candidates to demonstrate their understanding of the code they produce.
Host: Isabel Rasmussen https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelrasmussen/Guest: Derrick Franco https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrickfranco/
Chapters00:00 Setting the Stage for Success in Interviews02:33 The Importance of Communication and Questions05:21 Navigating AI in Coding Challenges08:02 Evaluating Candidates Beyond Coding Skills10:42 Understanding the Startup vs. Big Tech Mindset13:04 Leveraging Content for Interview Preparation
Music by: https://www.bensound.com Artist: Marcus P. License code: 4YKVHGTNVRLVH3BV
Your Next Tech Startup
Hiring is tough — software engineers hate job searching, hiring managers are stretched thin, and interviews? They suck for everyone. But finding the right people is critical for building a great startup.
This podcast is for software engineers navigating startup hiring. We dive into real stories from startup leaders, uncover what makes a great (or terrible) hiring process, and explore how to make finding and landing startup jobs suck less.
Each episode features a founder, hiring manager, or software engineer sharing their journey, hiring philosophy, and lessons learned. We’ll also break down hiring pain points—job descriptions, resumes, interviews, negotiation, culture screening, and more. Expect real talk, expert insights, and the occasional resume roast.
Subscribe for candid conversations about startup hiring and what actually works.
